I disagree. I believe a smaller head, head light, heavy and higher swingweight are better for stability. Most one-handers play an all court game and need those attributes to be successful.

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I agree. I was playing with a Donnay X Dual Core Gold 99 and recently switched to the 94in. I added the slide weight in the top of the hoop and my 1hbh is much more effective. That put the weight at about 12.3oz(still HL). Even though it added weight, it just seems more stable, quicker and more maneuverable through the full stroke. But being heavier also helps my slice. It absorbs pace better with a shorter stroke when on the run or handling/blocking hard hit balls with no time to set up.

I think small head size and closed pattern makes easier to hit a 1hbh but you also need to generate your own power, you can hit for example with an apd and generate more spin and power but you'll have way more UE because its way more difficult to control it. At least that's what happens to me.

I have not seen anyone hit a flat 1HBH with the Roddick yet.
(Now that I mentioned it, I might see someone do it next time I'm on the courts)

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Well today's your lucky day Though he doesn't use a PDR, Sam Groth currently uses a PD+ which is weighted to be around 335g. He's about to play his wild card playoff match for the AO. I put the link in the AO 2013 thread